31.   Soybean exports for the week came in better than expected.

32.   The market also was pressured by concerns China is throwing roadblocks in the way of U.S. soybean exports.

33.   The USDA could raise soybean exports significantly, market observers said, and South American producers appear to be holding onto their harvested crops, expecting a price rally.

34.   The weaker U.S. dollar added support by boosting hopes for U.S. soybean exports.

35.   Those negatives outweighed positive weekly sales figures for U.S. soybean exports.

36.   Addressing another recent flashpoint in the Sino-US trade relationship, Evans expressed confidence about the future of US soybean exports to China.

37.   Soybean exports to Asian markets also rose, particularly to Thailand and Indonesia.